At-Risk High School Group to Demonstrate Converted Electric 1967 Karmann Ghia at Wardman... -- WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

At-Risk High School Group to Demonstrate Converted Electric 1967 Karmann Ghia at Wardman Park Marriott

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

What: MINDDRIVE is a group of at-risk high school students and mentors from Kansas City's urban core that converted a 1967 Karmann Ghia into an electric car. The car also uses a device that switches on with social media engagement. They will demonstrate the vehicle at an industry gathering for the Electric Drive Transportation Association on Monday morning. The group will receive an award for innovation, photo opportunities and Q&A will follow.

Details: MINDDRIVE is a nonprofit educational program geared toward teaching science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) principles through hands-on learning. The group embarked on a "Social Fuel Tour" on May 31 and they've stopped at college campuses, environmental projects and Capitol Hill. To engage the electric car, a device was installed that clicks on when followers used the hashtag #MINDDRIVE or mentioned @minddrive on Twitter, Facebook likes and shares, Instagram follows and shares, and YouTube video plays, follows and shares. Learn more about MINDDRIVE at www.minddrive.org. Learn more about the Electric Drive Transportation Association conference at www.electricdrive.org/edtaconference.